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Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia pushes for 'lasting stability' in Myanmar on ASEAN talks

Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro said the bloc did not reach consensus on its stance against the result of Myanmar’s election, in which the military-backed party claimed victory.

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

Philippine says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election

Speaking after a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, she said the bloc affirmed its commitment to implementing the "five-point consensus" to address the Myanmar crisis.

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls

While the military has touted the poll as an opportunity for reconciliation, rebel factions regard it as illegitimate, and conflict monitors say it is unlikely to stymy the civil war.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

Myanmar has been ravaged by conflict since the military staged a coup against a civilian government in 2021.

Academia 1 month ago

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Myanmar’s vote is not progress, and ASEAN knows it

By privileging access to the junta while sidelining other stakeholders, ASEAN risks reinforcing the military’s claim that it alone represents Myanmar’s political future.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls

Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, released by the Union Election Commission (UEC) for 56 constituencies, showed the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected, despite thin turnout.

Academia 1 month ago

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ASEAN must not legitimize a sham election in Myanmar

More than 200 people have been charged for disrupting or opposing the polls in Myanmar under a new law that carries severe penalties, including the death sentence.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win

Following the initial phase on Sunday, two rounds of voting will be held on Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, covering 265 of Myanmar's 330 townships.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Stateless Rohingya rue Myanmar's election from exile

For the Rohingya minority, violence began well before the 2021 coup, with a military crackdown in 2017 sending legions of the mostly Muslim group fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state to neighboring Muslim-majority Bangladesh.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on Jan. 25, state media reports

The third phase of voting will be held in 63 townships, the ruling junta announced in a state-run media outlet, although dates for the counting of votes have not yet been declared.

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PREMIUM Indonesia pushes for 'lasting stability' in Myanmar on ASEAN talks

Philippine says no consensus within ASEAN on endorsing Myanmar election

Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

PREMIUM Myanmar’s vote is not progress, and ASEAN knows it

Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls

PREMIUM ASEAN must not legitimize a sham election in Myanmar

Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win

Stateless Rohingya rue Myanmar's election from exile

Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on Jan. 25, state media reports

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PREMIUM
Indonesia pushes for 'lasting stability' in Myanmar on ASEAN talks

PREMIUM
Myanmar’s vote is not progress, and ASEAN knows it

PREMIUM
ASEAN must not legitimize a sham election in Myanmar